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Cheryl Burke is known for her expert dance moves but many didn't know that she endured a childhood trauma. In ''Breaking the Silence'', a powerful TLC documentary about childhood sexual abuse aired recently, Burke revealed the ordeal that she went through when a neighbor entrusted for her care molested her. At six years old, Burke also testified against the abuser when he was caught trying to hurt another child. In opening up, Burke said she wants everyone to know that she's proof that people can have strength to move on from this kind of tragedy, reports ABS-CBN News.

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